In Wyoming, your lease agreement serves as a legal “notice” to the tenant that they are dealing with a specific, asset-protected series. This is vital because if a tenant sues, they need to be suing the Series (which only owns that one property) and not the Master Trust (which may own everything else).

​Below is a Lease Addendum designed to be attached to your standard Wyoming rental agreement. It updates the landlord’s identity and meets 2026 legal standards.

​LEASE ADDENDUM: LANDLORD IDENTITY & DISCLOSURES

​Property Address: [Insert Property Address]

Date: [Current Date], 2026

​This Addendum is incorporated into and becomes a part of the Residential Lease Agreement dated [Original Lease Date] between the Tenant(s) and the Landlord.

​1. IDENTITY OF LANDLORD:

The Tenant is hereby notified that the Landlord of the Property is Gonen Statutory Trust – [Insert Series Name/Number]. All rent payments, legal notices, and official communications must be directed to this specific entity.

​2. AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS:

Pursuant to Wyoming law, the authorized agent to receive service of process and legal notices on behalf of the Landlord is:

  • ​Name: [Your Name or Registered Agent Name]
  • ​Address: [Physical Address in Wyoming]

​3. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

All rent checks or electronic transfers must be made payable to: “Gonen Statutory Trust – [Series Name/Number].” Payments made to any other name may be rejected and could result in late fees.

​4. STATUTORY DISCLOSURES (W.S. § 1-21-1202):

  • ​Habitability: Landlord affirms the property is in a safe and sanitary condition fit for human habitation, with functional electrical, heating, and plumbing systems.
  • ​Security Deposits: As per W.S. § 1-21-1208, any portion of the security deposit used for cleaning or repairs will be itemized and returned within 30 days of lease termination (or 15 days after receipt of a forwarding address, whichever is later).
  • ​Non-Refundable Fees: The following fees are non-refundable: [e.g., $250 Pet Cleaning Fee]. If none, write “None”.

​TENANT(S): __________________________ (Signature)

__________________________ (Signature)

​LANDLORD: Gonen Statutory Trust – [Series Name/Number] By: _______________________ (Your Signature)

Title: Trustee

​Important 2026 Legal Alerts

  • ​FinCEN Reporting: Starting March 1, 2026, if you transferred this property into the trust without a bank loan (an “all-cash” or “gift” transfer), a report may need to be filed with FinCEN (the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network). While the “Real Estate Professional” (like a title company) usually handles this, you should verify if a Residential Real Estate Report was filed for this transfer.
  • ​Security Deposit “Trap”: Wyoming law changed slightly in how it handles forwarding addresses. If the tenant doesn’t give you their new address within 30 days of moving out, you gain an extra 15 days to return the deposit (totaling 45 days), but it’s always safest to stick to the 30-day rule to avoid triple-damage penalties.
  • ​Signatures: Always ensure you sign as “Trustee.” If you sign only your name, a savvy lawyer could argue you are personally liable for the lease.

​Would you like me to create a “Notice to Tenant of Change in Ownership” letter to send out with this addendum?